1449 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

The 6-unit, 3-story tenement building at 1449 Bushwick Avenue, owned by Izzy Rose and constructed in 1911, has experienced persistent heating issues in recent years. From late 2023 through 2025, there have been multiple heat and hot water complaints, with at least six emergency service requests from both individual apartments and the entire building, some requiring HPD inspections that resulted in violation issuance. The building has also faced challenges with basic systems infrastructure, including two power outage incidents in summer 2023 and a flooring/stairs issue reported in October 2023.

A significant inspection in January 2024 revealed multiple Class B and C violations, primarily affecting Apartment 1L, including problems with heating supply, safety equipment (smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), electrical outlets, and a refrigerator door gasket. While the building has maintained proper rodent control in recent inspections from 2014 through 2025, the property has had multiple instances of heating system problems, as evidenced by recurring HPD complaints. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to basic safety standards, with violations being addressed as evidenced by several certification dates.

However, the repeated heating issues suggest ongoing systemic problems. The most recent bedbug reports from 2024 indicate no infestations, continuing a pattern of zero infestation reports since 2021. While these issues represent significant maintenance challenges, the building has consistently addressed violations when cited, as shown by the various certification dates for corrected violations. The property owner has also maintained regular compliance with rodent inspection requirements, passing all evaluations since 2014, except for one instance in 2017.